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Hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius kills three, WHO says not a pandemic
scienceHantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius kills three, WHO says not a pandemic
At least three deaths and several confirmed Andes hantavirus cases on cruise ship MV Hondius; WHO urges monitoring but says no pandemic.
Carolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1
sportsCarolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1
Canes win 4-1; Andrei Svechnikov scored a power-play goal and Nikolaj Ehlers added another to seal the game.
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Sir David Attenborough marks 100th birthday; wasp named in his honour
natureSir David Attenborough marks 100th birthday; wasp named in his honour
Centennial tributes pour in and scientists named a parasitic wasp after Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday.
London local election results, Lib Dems gain in Sutton; Starmer vows to stay
politicsLondon local election results, Lib Dems gain in Sutton; Starmer vows to stay
Early London counts show Lib Dem gains in Sutton and mixed results across boroughs; Keir Starmer says he will not resign.
Furry Weekend Atlanta, vendor halls and fursuit Friday highlights
cultureFurry Weekend Atlanta, vendor halls and fursuit Friday highlights
Attendees post fursuit photos, vendor table locations, commission spots and aquarium meetups from FWA 2026.
Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 25 spoilers
tvCritical Role Campaign 4, Episode 25 spoilers
Episode 25 lays bare the Photarchโs plan, spotlights villain Yannessa/Halovar, and ends on a 'Grandma' fakeโresurrection cliffhanger.
Reform UK makes major gains in English local elections, wins Havering
politicsReform UK makes major gains in English local elections, wins Havering
Reform UK picked up dozens of councillors nationwide, took control of Havering and swept multiple seats in Hartlepool and Tameside.
US April jobs report shows 115,000 payroll gain
financeUS April jobs report shows 115,000 payroll gain
BLS: US nonfarm payrolls rose 115,000 in April; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%.
New Star Fox game shocks fans, soundtrack added to Nintendo Music
gamingNew Star Fox game shocks fans, soundtrack added to Nintendo Music
Nintendo unveiled a new Star Fox entry; fans are split over redesigns as several soundtrack tracks hit Nintendo Music.
Takashi Tezuka to retire as Nintendo executive in June
gamingTakashi Tezuka to retire as Nintendo executive in June
Veteran designer Takashi Tezuka will retire as Nintendo executive officer on June 26, ending a 40+ year career.
Inmates punished for speaking about Ghislaine Maxwell, CNN reports
newsInmates punished for speaking about Ghislaine Maxwell, CNN reports
CNN reports some prisoners say they faced punishment after publicly discussing Maxwell and her reported treatment in custody.
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
journalismTVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
Maiki Sherman left TVNZ after a Parliament suspension and controversy over an alleged slur and reporting complaints.
Southern states redraw maps in moves that reduce Black representation
politicsSouthern states redraw maps in moves that reduce Black representation
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and others have pushed rapid redistricting plans that advocates say will curtail Black voting power.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Rolling Stone dives into its trippy design
gamingSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, Rolling Stone dives into its trippy design
Rolling Stone profiles Wonder's psychedelic 2D visuals and the team's design choices for the new Mario game.
Philip Caputo, author of A Rumor of War, dies at 84
writersPhilip Caputo, author of A Rumor of War, dies at 84
Philip Caputo, whose Vietnam memoir A Rumor of War became a landmark account, has died aged 84.
Resident Evil Requiem adds free 'Leon Must Die Forever' mode
gamingResident Evil Requiem adds free 'Leon Must Die Forever' mode
Capcom released a free update for Requiem introducing 'Leon Must Die Forever', a roguelike minigame with permadeath and randomized gear.
Genshin Impact Luna VII Special Program, update launches May 20
gamingGenshin Impact Luna VII Special Program, update launches May 20
HoYoverse revealed Luna VII: new Archon story in Sumeru, playable characters including Nicole, Hexenzirkel class, codes and May 20 launch.
Canvas hack strands students during finals, universities postpone exams
techCanvas hack strands students during finals, universities postpone exams
Canvas users hit a ransom message; multiple universities have paused or delayed finals and access to course materials.
Liberal Democrats gain Meon Valley council seat from Greens
politicsLiberal Democrats gain Meon Valley council seat from Greens
Lib Dems take a Hampshire county council seat in Meon Valley, unseating the Green Party councillor.
Furry Weekend Atlanta, vendor halls and fursuit Friday highlights
At Furry Weekend Atlanta 2026 vendors filled halls A and the Mature Market, with Absit selling vintage black tees and a Harmony collaboration at vendor hall A10. Artist booths debuted new merchandise including the ROADTRIP FRIENDSHIP tank top at Mature Market table MM-S-10 and limited mystery packs available while supplies last. Fursuit Friday included an aquarium photoshoot that captured a sergal fursuiter posing beside a whale shark. Dealers row featured large booths such as A-24 by the food court inside Lilymoon's offering character-themed items and on-site commission slots, making FWA a key spot for collectors and creators to buy limited-run art and meet makers.
